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I’m writing The Fifth Man, a crime novel about an ageing jewel thief forced to revisit the crimes — and the people — he thought he’d left behind. You can follow it here as the story takes shape.

Along the way, I’m publishing short fiction from his life, occasional notes from the writing desk and updates as the novel takes shape.

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WHAT YOU’LL GET

Stories, notes and the occasional update.

SHORT FICTION

Crimes, close calls and stories from the world of The Fifth Man.

NOTES

Writing, books, ideas and whatever else I’ve disappeared down a rabbit hole with.

THE FIFTH MAN

Occasional updates as the novel takes shape.